Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Channelside Academy Of Math And Science ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science's student population of 333 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Channelside Academy Of Math And Science is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2088 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
40%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bricks 4 Kidz - LEGO® FALL, NEHS, NJHS
Arts and Music Programs:
Chef It Up 2 Go!, The Color Express
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bensinger Academy of Martial Arts, Soccer Gemz
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Channelside Academy of Math and Science is a tuition free public charter school serving the greater downtown Tampa area for students in Kindergarten through MiddleSchool.Our personalized approach to education inspires students todiscover their full potential through a learning experiencethat celebrates their individual strengths and promotes a community of learners, and a desire for lifelong learning.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Channelside Academy Of Math And Science's ranking?
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science is ranked #2088 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Channelside Academy Of Math And Science often compared to?
Channelside Academy Of Math And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Rampello K-8 Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Channelside Academy Of Math And Science?
333 students attend Channelside Academy Of Math And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Channelside Academy Of Math And Science students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Channelside Academy Of Math And Science?
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Channelside Academy Of Math And Science offer ?
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Channelside Academy Of Math And Science part of?
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Channelside Academy Of Math And Science located?
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown.
School Reviews
5 11/3/2022
Channelside is a Great School and Both our Children have attended since Kindergarten. Our Daughter is in 5th Grade and our Son is in 3rd. Grade. Our Children have done well and Have Grown in Many areas besides only Education. I tell people all the time that Miss Fuentes runs a Great Ship / Operation I truly mean that. All the Teachers since Day 1 have been Great. Miss Eberhart who is no longer there was the best introduction to the school system for our Daughter as we were a Nervous Wreck. For our son who had Miss Quinones in Kindergarten (no longer there also), also had a Great Introduction. Then all the teachers Following, Miss McBroom, Miss Delgado, Miss Yairi, Miss Javier, Miss McNeff, Miss Lusczler, Miss Bodie, Miss White, and My kids mention Coach W. is very nice although I haven't met yet I'm sure is Dynamite as well. I can not forget Mr. Bill who is always working, nonstop and is always friendly and the Kids Love and Respect him. I see all the kids having respect for Mr. Bill. I can't forget Coach Ford who besides being a Physical Education Teacher is great with all the kids, and all the different personalities of the Kids and the parents he manages perfectly with confidence, and respect and is always pushing the kids to be better, be strong, and push themselves. I trust Coach Ford in all aspects with my children to the Fullest!! A Big Benefit to the school and to the children that attend. He fills in many areas from what I noticed. Any Concerns I have I can always resolve with Coach Ford satisfactorily without having to go up the chain so to speak. Great Fella to talk with also. Point Blank,, He is Great with Each Student literally. Of Course, another family Favorite besides Coach Ford would be Shawn. I met Shawn when my Daughter was in aftercare and our daughter was in kindergarten. Another Great Asset to Channelside. I've never seen Shawn not smile. He's always Smiling. Good Moods are Contagious so a Few words with Shawn and you'll have a Good Day! This was a long review so my summary would be, Miss Fuentes Runs a Great Show, is a Great Leader, Has a Great Team Literally and Whenever My Wife and I drop them off we are Comforted that They are in a safe place and all will be ok Times are different from when I went to school and for sure didn't want my kids in an environment like that. So Thank you Miss Fuentes for What you and your entire team do to make sure our children and every Student are in a Safe, Healthy, and Sanitized Environment. For all The New Parents, It truly isn't a Great idea to turn Left into the Schools Parking Lot. Everyone is in a rush but when you do that you disrupt the pace. Go around the Block and get in line to turn right into the parking lot. Everyone is on their a way to work so we all must have patience with each other and help us all have the ability to get there on time versus an accident to hold it all up. Have a Great DayThe March ( Marchiano Family)
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